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Peterson, John Victor
Valding, Victor
Engle, Robert
1928
Engle, Robert V.
Engel, Robert V.
Engle, Robert J.
The Gently Orbiting Blonde
$aUnited States :$bRoyal Publications, Inc,$c1957.
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"The Gently Orbiting Blonde" by John Victor Peterson is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. The narrative blends elements of humor and science fiction, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and the unusual concept of anti-gravity. It captures a lighthearted take on a futuristic romantic entanglement set in a domestic environment where scientific experimentation leads to unexpected results. The story follows Bill Wright, who, on his wedding night, becomes so engrossed in his anti-gravity experiments that he inadvertently sets off a series of comedic events involving his new wife, Helene, and a fellow scientist, Gladys. As Helene leaves in frustration and returns with a package, Bill finds himself in a chaotic and humorous situation of orbiting alongside Gladys in their gravity-defying living room. The narrative escalates as Helene interrupts, leading to humorous confrontations and an exploration of the dynamics between the characters. Ultimately, the story concludes with Bill discovering a way to control the gravity, allowing them to navigate their adventures with a playful mix of romance and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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1957
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Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Inventors -- Fiction
New Mexico -- Fiction
Newlyweds -- Fiction
Antigravity -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Humour
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